About Us
Welcome to Metacritic – Your Trusted Source for Critical Consensus in Entertainment.
At Metacritic, we bring together the collective voice of professional critics and everyday users to help you make informed decisions about movies, TV shows, video games, and music. Since our launch in 1999, we’ve become a go-to platform for millions of entertainment lovers worldwide seeking clarity in a world of endless options.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
To help people navigate the entertainment landscape through trustworthy, data-driven review aggregation.
We aim to bridge the gap between professional critique and audience opinion by offering a single, unified score – the Metascore – which distills vast amounts of critical analysis into a clear, easy-to-understand number.
What We Do
Metacritic collects reviews from a curated list of reputable critics and publications. Each review is analyzed, converted into a standardized score, and weighted based on the critic’s reputation, influence, and quality. These scores are then averaged to form the Metascore, giving you an at-a-glance view of how a piece of entertainment is perceived by professionals.
We also value community input. Our platform allows users to submit their own ratings and opinions, fostering a balanced view between critics and audiences.
Categories We Cover:
- 🎬 Movies – From indie gems to blockbuster hits
- 📺 TV Shows – Streaming series, cable dramas, and global content
- 🎮 Video Games – Console, PC, and mobile across all genres
- 🎵 Music Albums – New releases from top global artists
Why Metacritic Matters
In today’s saturated media environment, opinions are everywhere – but not all are created equal. Metacritic offers a curated, reliable way to:
- Avoid wasting time and money on low-quality content
- Discover critically acclaimed gems
- Compare critic vs. user sentiments
- Track media trends over time
Whether you’re deciding what movie to watch tonight, what game to buy, or which album to stream, Metacritic gives you the insight you need.
Our Values
- 🎯 Accuracy – We standardize and verify review scores for consistency.
- 🌐 Transparency – We clearly show where scores come from and how they’re calculated.
- 🤝 Community Engagement – We encourage open dialogue through user scores and reviews.
- 🔍 Objectivity – Our Metascore system minimizes bias and emphasizes professional consensus.
Meet the Team Behind the Score
Metacritic is powered by a team of passionate editors, developers, and data scientists who love entertainment as much as you do. Our background spans journalism, media analytics, game development, and tech – and we’re united by one goal: to elevate the way people choose and experience entertainment.
A Legacy of Impact
Over the years, Metacritic has become more than a review aggregator. It’s a cultural barometer. Game developers reference it, movie studios monitor it, music labels highlight it, and fans debate it. The Metascore is a benchmark of quality that continues to influence industry success and audience perception.
Join the Conversation
Metacritic isn’t just a place to read scores – it’s a platform to be heard. Join our community to rate titles, share reviews, and follow trends that matter to you.
Follow us on social media, sign up for updates, or simply explore the site – your next great entertainment experience starts here.